There are 4 ways to get from Kurunegala to Kandy by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kurunegala to Ambepussabus Trincomalee-Colombo
- Take the bus from Ambepussa to Kandybus 17
2h 15mRs 2,528–2,711Drive 42.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kurunegala to Kandycar 42.1 km
41 minRs 1,919–2,771Train
- Take the train from Kurunegala to Polgahawela Junctiontrain Kankesanthurai to Mt Lavinia / ...
- Take the train from Polgahawela to Kandytrain Colombo
2h 43mRs 2,385–5,742Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kurunegala to Kandytaxi 42.1 km
41 minRs 2,200–2,700
Kurunegala to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kurunegala to Kandy is to drive which costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2800 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Kurunegala to Kandy is to drive which takes 41 min and costs Rs. 1900 - Rs. 2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Kurunegala to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Kandy via Ambepussa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kurunegala to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Kurunegala and arriving at Kandy via Polgahawela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Kurunegala and Kandy is 91 km. The road distance is 42.1 km.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Kandy without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2800.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Kurunegala to Kandy, including transfers.
Kurunegala to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, depart from Kurunegala station.
Kurunegala to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Kurunegala station.
The best way to get from Kurunegala to Kandy is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs Rs. 2500 - Rs. 2800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Kurunegala, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a bus from Kurunegala to Kandy via Ambepussa in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kurunegala to Kandy via Polgahawela in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Kurunegala to Polgahawela Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,100–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,100–1,400
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
Train from Polgahawela to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,200–2,900
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Kurunegala to Ambepussa
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–2,500
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- [email protected]
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Ambepussa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 210–230
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 210–230
- Semi Lux
- Rs 230–320
- Super Lux
- Rs 430–550
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
Kurunegala Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 48 54 606
- Website
- kurunegalataxi.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Shan Cabs
- Phone
- +94 77 67 47 747
- Website
- shancab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kurunegala to Kandy bus services, operated by Superline Travels, arrive at Ambepussa station.
Kurunegala to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Polgahawela Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kurunegala to Kandy is 42 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Kurunegala to Kandy.
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